On "Here & Now," Zac Schultz reports on how Susan Crawford's win in 2025 secures a liberal majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Ben Wikler discusses the state Supreme Court election and impacts on national politics, State Superintendent Jill Underly and Brittany Kinser shared thoughts on education in Wisconsin, voters in the Racine Unified School District passed a referendum, and Missy Hughes considers the Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs and retaliatory tariffs. Plus, Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss the outcome of the state Supreme Court election. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-april-4-2025/?seriesID=59921

On "Here & Now," Zac Schultz covers how the 2024 presidential vote set the stage for the 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court election, Wisconsin Native Vote notes how tribal ID is a valid type of voter identification, and Steven Potter reports on how the race between Jill Underly and Brittany Kinser centers on testing and school funding. Plus, Aditi Debnath reports why Racine faces a critical moment for school funding with a $190 million budget referendum.

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https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-march-28-2025/?seriesID=59921

Murv Seymour talks with Milwaukee Film Festival Director Susan Kerns at the Oriental Theatre about creating cinema, the magic of watching movies in person, and filmmaking opportunities in Wisconsin. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-susan-kerns-celebrating-cinema-in-milwaukee/?seriesID=59921

On "Here & Now," Zac Schultz covers why testing sexual assault evidence is at issue in the 2025 race for Wisconsin Supreme Court, Steven Potter reports on state school superintendent candidates Brittany Kinser and Dr. Jill Underly's goals for students and schools in 2025, Matt Joski discusses immigration as a bill would require sheriffs to assist federal enforcement, and Chairman Thomas Fowler of the St. Croix Chippewa delivers the 2025 State of the Tribes Address. Plus, Greg Clement describes how metal fabricator Argon Industries is adjusting to tariff uncertainty. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-march-21-2024/?seriesID=59921

On "Here & Now," Rick Esenberg and Jeff Mandell on the debate between Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel, the candidates share their perspectives on the status of transgender people under state law, and Jane McCauley reports on how transgender residents of Wisconsin plan to continue advocating on behalf their existence. Plus, Suzanne Eckes discusses the Trump administration reducing U.S. Department of Education staffing. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-march-14-2025/?seriesID=59921

On "Here & Now," Zac Schultz reports on research showing attack ads have impacts on how all judges make sentencing decisions, UW and biohealth industry leaders and researchers tout impacts of funding by the NIH, scientists assemble at a "Stand Up for Science" rally at the Wisconsin State Capitol, and Mariel Barnes describes the "manosphere" movement and its influence on culture and politics. Plus, Erica Ayisi reports on how the Tribal Education Promise at UW-Madison is intended to help address a history of coercion through treaties. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-march-7-2025/?seriesID=59921

On "Here & Now," U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil discuss actions by Elon Musk, Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans, and Michael Osterholm considers H5N1 bird flu in poultry amid concerns over spread among humans. Plus, Mary Pitsch describes how the Livasu planned community models new care for dementia patients. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-february-28-2025/?seriesID=59921

On "Here & Now," Gov. Tony Evers unveiled his 2025-27 state budget, and state Rep. Mark Born shared the Republican stance, Jason Stein considers the prospects of the 2025-27 state budget proposals from Evers, Zac Schultz asks when Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel would recuse from a Wisconsin Supreme Court case, Dr. Jill Underly and Brittany Kinser won the spring 2025 primary for state superintendent and Assembly Republicans passed education bills on testing, administrator pay and more. Plus, Aditi Debnath reports on a pair of new Wisconsin lawmakers as they start the 2025 session. Listen to the entire episode of "Here & Now" for February 21, 2025. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-february-21-2025/?seriesID=59921

On "Here & Now," Susan Crawford discusses the Wisconsin Supreme Court and her perspectives on law and politics, Robert Golden discusses impacts of shifting National Institute of Health rules on research funds, Rick Esenberg describes executive orders, Elon Musk and separation of powers in the Constitution and Ho-Chunk Nation President Jon Greendeer describes free tribal IDs for enrolled Ho-Chunk members amid fear over ICE arrests. Plus, Darin Von Ruden describes moves to cut funds for food aid, agriculture and climate programs. Listen to the entire episode of "Here & Now" for February 14, 2025. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-february-14-2025/?seriesID=59921

On "Here & Now," Brad Schimel discusses the Wisconsin Supreme Court and his perspectives on law and politics, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled on Meagan Wolfe at the Wisconsin Elections Commission, Wisconsin Sen. John Jagler describes a bill to revert how the state scores standardized reading and math tests and Kurt Bauer discusses the Trump administration's plans for tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. Plus, Matthew Soerens describes an executive order to suspend refugee resettlement and its impacts. Listen to the entire episode of "Here & Now" for February 7, 2025. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-february-7-2025/?seriesID=59921